IPD Green wants more action from Government

US-based dancehall artiste IPD Green is calling on the Government of Jamaica to do more to alleviate poverty in the country.

"It's been [almost] 60 years since Jamaica gained Independence and I think by now our leaders should have fixed many of the social problems that are plaguing our people, especially poverty. I feel very sad every time I visit my homeland and see people begging on the streets and children hustling when they should be in school. I think everyone in Jamaica should be able to enjoy a better standard of living after 60 years of Independence," said the artiste.

IPD Green is currently promoting a new single titled Hard Times which was released on his IPD Records imprint on January 12.

"I wrote this song to express how I feel about the crime and poverty in Jamaica and other parts of the world. I know that it might offend some persons, but the truth must be told. The people living in the ghettos need more opportunities. It's time for a change," said IPD Green.

Hard Times is the follow-up single to his single titled Level Level which was released last year.

" Level Level is still getting a lot of rotation and I want to keep the momentum going with this new single. I'm getting ready to launch a full-scale promotion campaign for it. This year I'm going all out with my career. I'm not easing up," he said.